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St. Catharines secures year-two funding from the Housing Accelerator Fund

The City of St. Catharines recently received its second Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) installment from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), reflecting the strong progress it’s made so far to address housing needs in the community.

Upon reviewing the City’s year-one report on how funds were used to create units, the CMHC confirmed the City would receive it’s second instalment of about $6.42 million, 25 per cent of the total investment from the HAF. The funding will support a range...

Park at City beaches this season for just $15 with a residential beach parking permit

Enjoy stress-free beach days all season long! St. Catharines residents can park at Lakeside Park Beach and Sunset Beach for just $15 with a 2025 Residential Beach Parking Permit.

For $15 per vehicle, permit holders can park without paying hourly or daily parking rates. Each household can purchase up to two permits (one per vehicle) but only one permit can be used at a beach lot at a time. Residents are encouraged to apply early.

Parking rates are in effect May 1 to Sept. 30, daily from 9 a.m. to...

Charities and community groups can apply for Niagara River Lions tickets

The City of St. Catharines is offering tickets for Niagara River Lions home games at the Meridian Centre to local non-profit organizations and sports organizations.

The City invites registered charities, incorporated non-profit groups, and minor not-for-profit sports associations serving St. Catharines to apply to the Meridian Centre Community Use Program to request 12 tickets to select River Lions home games.

Applications open Monday, March 17.

How to apply for free sports tickets in St....

Registration for spring recreation programs opens March 18

Ready to spring into action in St. Catharines? Registration for the spring session of City of St. Catharines aquatics, recreation and culture programs is set to open on the following schedule:

• Online registration for residents opens Tuesday, March 18 at 6 p.m.
• Walk-in registration for residents opens Wednesday, March 19 at 8:30 a.m.
• Online registration for everyone opens Thursday, March 20 at 6 p.m.
• Walk-in registration for everyone opens Friday, March 21 at 8:30 a.m.

Program registration can at...

Tariff Resources and Updates

The City of St. Catharines is working together with regional partners to monitor the current situation on the imposition of American tariffs on Canadian goods. Follow this page for the latest updates as the situation develops, to learn more about tariffs, how they may impact you, and resources and how to can navigate the challenges ahead.

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St. Catharines businesses

The City of St. Catharines is here to help and has a team of experts ready to help you with your...